Japanese Vocabulary Overview – by category

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FOOD

Beans & Peas

  • azuki beans (coming soon)
  • broad beans (coming soon)
  • butter beans (coming soon)
  • chickpeas (coming soon)
  • green peas (coming soon)
  • red kidney beans (coming soon)
  • soya beans (coming soon)
  • split peas (coming soon)

Breads

  • bagel (coming soon)
  • baguette (coming soon)
  • bap (coming soon)
  • brown bread (coming soon)
  • corn bread (coming soon)
  • crispbread (coming soon)
  • fruit bread (coming soon)
  • granary bread (coming soon)
  • pita bread (coming soon)
  • rye bread (coming soon)
  • roll (coming soon)
  • seeded bread (coming soon)
  • sliced bread (coming soon)
  • soda bread (coming soon)
  • white bread (coming soon)
  • wholemeat bread (coming soon)

Cakes & desserts

  • birthday cake (coming soon)
  • cake (coming soon)
  • chocolate cake (coming soon)
  • chocolate chip (coming soon)
  • cream pie (coming soon)
  • creme caramel (coming soon)
  • eclair (coming soon)
  • fruit cake (coming soon)
  • fruit tart (coming soon)
  • muffin (coming soon)
  • mousse (coming soon)
  • pudding (coming soon)
  • rice pudding (coming soon)
  • sorbet (coming soon)
  • sponge cake (coming soon)
  • sponge fingers (coming soon)
  • trifle (coming soon)
  • wedding cake (coming soon)

Dairy produce

Drinks

  • alcohol (coming soon)
  • beer (coming soon)
  • bitter (coming soon)
  • bottled water (coming soon)
  • brandy (coming soon)
  • buttermilk (coming soon)
  • campari (coming soon)
  • champagne (coming soon)
  • cider (coming soon)
  • coffee in Japanese
  • cola (coming soon)
  • condensed milk (coming soon)
  • gin (coming soon)
  • goat’s milk (coming soon)
  • grape juice (coming soon)
  • hot chocolate (coming soon)
  • juice in Japanese
  • lemonade (coming soon)
  • liqueur (coming soon)
  • malted drink (coming soon)
  • milk in Japanese
  • milkshake (coming soon)
  • mineral water (coming soon)
  • orangeade (coming soon)
  • port (coming soon)
  • red wine (coming soon)
  • rum (coming soon)
  • sherry (coming soon)
  • soda water (coming soon)
  • sparkling water (coming soon)
  • stout (coming soon)
  • tap water (coming soon)
  • tea (coming soon)
  • tequila (coming soon)
  • tomato juice (coming soon)
  • tonic water (coming soon)
  • vodka (coming soon)
  • water in Japanese
  • whisky (coming soon)
  • white wine (coming soon)
  • wine in Japanese

Fish

  • cod (coming soon)
  • crab (coming soon)
  • crayfish (coming soon)
  • cockle (coming soon)
  • cuttlefish (coming soon)
  • Dover sole (coming soon)
  • haddock (coming soon)
  • lemon sole (coming soon)
  • lobster (coming soon)
  • mackerel (coming soon)
  • monkfish (coming soon)
  • mussel (coming soon)
  • octopus (coming soon)
  • oyster (coming soon)
  • salmon (coming soon)
  • sardine (coming soon)
  • scallop (coming soon)
  • sea bass (coming soon)
  • sea bream (coming soon)
  • skate (coming soon)
  • squid (coming soon)
  • swordfish (coming soon)
  • trout (coming soon)
  • tuna (coming soon)
  • whiting (coming soon)

Fruits

  • almond (coming soon)
  • apple in Japanese
  • apricot (coming soon)
  • avocado (coming soon)
  • banana in Japanese
  • blackberry (coming soon)
  • blueberry (coming soon)
  • brazil nut (coming soon)
  • cape gooseberry (coming soon)
  • cashew nut (coming soon)
  • cherry in Japanese
  • clementine (coming soon)
  • gooseberry (coming soon)
  • grapes in Japanese
  • grapefruit (coming soon)
  • guava (coming soon)
  • hazelnut (coming soon)
  • kiwifruit (coming soon)
  • kumquat (coming soon)
  • lemon in Japanese
  • lime (coming soon)
  • lychee (coming soon)
  • loganberry (coming soon)
  • mango (coming soon)
  • melon in Japanese
  • nectarine (coming soon)
  • nut (coming soon)
  • orange in Japanese
  • papaya (coming soon)
  • passion fruit (coming soon)
  • peach in Japanese
  • peanut (coming soon)
  • pear (coming soon)
  • pecan (coming soon)
  • persimmon (coming soon)
  • pineapple in Japanese
  • pine nut (coming soon)
  • pistachio (coming soon)
  • plum (coming soon)
  • pomegranate (coming soon)
  • quince (coming soon)
  • raspberry (coming soon)
  • redcurrant (coming soon)
  • strawberry in Japanese
  • tangerine (coming soon)
  • watermelon in Japanese
  • white currant (coming soon)

Grains & Flours

  • barely (coming soon)
  • bran (coming soon)
  • brown flour (coming soon)
  • brown rice (coming soon)
  • cereal (coming soon)
  • corn (coming soon)
  • millet (coming soon)
  • oats (coming soon)
  • quinoa (coming soon)
  • plain flour (coming soon)
  • rice (coming soon)
  • seed (coming soon)
  • strong flour (coming soon)
  • wheat (coming soon)
  • white flour (coming soon)
  • wholemeal flour (coming soon)
  • wild rice (coming soon)
  • yeast (coming soon)

Meat

  • beef (coming soon)
  • breast (coming soon)
  • chestnut (coming soon)
  • chicken (coming soon)
  • coconut (coming soon)
  • duck (coming soon)
  • fillet (coming soon)
  • goose (coming soon)
  • ham (coming soon)
  • lamb (coming soon)
  • lean meat (coming soon)
  • macadamia (coming soon)
  • mince (coming soon)
  • pork (coming soon)
  • quail (coming soon)
  • rabbit (coming soon)
  • red meat (coming soon)
  • rind (coming soon)
  • skin (coming soon)
  • thigh (coming soon)
  • veal (coming soon)
  • venison (coming soon)
  • walnut (coming soon)
  • white meat (coming soon)
  • wing (coming soon)

Sweets

  • chocolate (coming soon)
  • candy (coming soon)
  • ice-cream (coming soon)

Vegetables

  • artichoke (coming soon)
  • aubergine (coming soon)
  • bamboo (coming soon)
  • bean sprout (coming soon)
  • beetroot (coming soon)
  • broad bean (coming soon)
  • broccoli (coming soon)
  • Brussels sprouts (coming soon)
  • cabbage (coming soon)
  • carrot (coming soon)
  • cauliflower (coming soon)
  • celeriac (coming soon)
  • celery (coming soon)
  • cherry tomato (coming soon)
  • chilli (coming soon)
  • corn (coming soon)
  • courgette (coming soon)
  • cucumber (coming soon)
  • dandelion (coming soon)
  • fennel (coming soon)
  • garden pea (coming soon)
  • garlic (coming soon)
  • ginger (coming soon)
  • horseradish (coming soon)
  • Japanese horseradish (coming soon)
  • leek (coming soon)
  • lettuce (coming soon)
  • marrow (coming soon)
  • mushroom (coming soon)
  • new potato (coming soon)
  • okra (coming soon)
  • onion (coming soon)
  • parsnip (coming soon)
  • pepper (coming soon)
  • potato (coming soon)
  • pumpkin (coming soon)
  • radish (coming soon)
  • raddichio (coming soon)
  • runner bean (coming soon)
  • seed (coming soon)
  • shallot (coming soon)
  • shitake mushrooms (coming soon)
  • spinach (coming soon)
  • spring greens (coming soon)
  • spring onion (coming soon)
  • swede (coming soon)
  • sweet corn (coming soon)
  • sweet potato (coming soon)
  • tomato (coming soon)
  • turnip (coming soon)
  • yam (coming soon)

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HOME

Bathroom

  • aftershave (coming soon)
  • back brush (coming soon)
  • bath mat (coming soon)
  • bathrobe (coming soon)
  • bathtub (coming soon)
  • bide (coming soon)
  • body lotion (coming soon)
  • bubble bath (coming soon)
  • cold tap (coming soon)
  • dental floss (coming soon)
  • deodorant (coming soon)
  • disposable razor (coming soon)
  • drain (coming soon)
  • electric razor (coming soon)
  • face cream (coming soon)
  • hot tap (coming soon)
  • loofah (coming soon)
  • mouthwash (coming soon)
  • plug (coming soon)
  • pumice stone (coming soon)
  • razor blade (coming soon)
  • shaving foam (coming soon)
  • shower (coming soon)
  • shower curtain (coming soon)
  • shower door (coming soon)
  • shower head (coming soon)
  • soap (coming soon)
  • sponge (coming soon)
  • talcum powder (coming soon)
  • toilet brush (coming soon)
  • toilet roll (coming soon)
  • toilet seat (coming soon)
  • toothbrush (coming soon)
  • toothpaste (coming soon)
  • towel (coming soon)
  • towel rail (coming soon)
  • washbasin (coming soon)

Bedroom

  • alarm clock (coming soon)
  • bed (coming soon)
  • bedside lamp (coming soon)
  • bedside table (coming soon)
  • bedspread (coming soon)
  • blanket (coming soon)
  • box of tissues (coming soon)
  • carpet (coming soon)
  • chest of drawers (coming soon)
  • clock radio (coming soon)
  • coat hanger (coming soon)
  • double bed (coming soon)
  • drawer (coming soon)
  • dressing table (coming soon)
  • duvet (coming soon)
  • electric carpet (coming soon)
  • footboard (coming soon)
  • futon (coming soon)
  • headboard (coming soon)
  • hot-water bottle (coming soon)
  • mattress (coming soon)
  • mirror (coming soon)
  • pillow (coming soon)
  • pillowcase (coming soon)
  • quilt (coming soon)
  • single bed (coming soon)
  • sheet (coming soon)
  • spring (coming soon)
  • valance (coming soon)
  • wardrobe (coming soon)

Decorating & Materials

  • brush (coming soon)
  • bucket (coming soon)
  • cable (coming soon)
  • chipboard (coming soon)
  • craft knife (coming soon)
  • dustsheet (coming soon)
  • deorator (coming soon)
  • embossed paper (coming soon)
  • emulsion (coming soon)
  • filler (coming soon)
  • galvanised (coming soon)
  • gloss (coming soon)
  • grout (coming soon)
  • hardboard (coming soon)
  • hard wood (coming soon)
  • lining paper (coming soon)
  • mat (coming soon)
  • masking tape (coming soon)
  • MDF (coming soon)
  • metal (coming soon)
  • overalls (coming soon)
  • paint (coming soon)
  • paint tin (coming soon)
  • paint tray (coming soon)
  • pasting brush (coming soon)
  • pasting table (coming soon)
  • plaster (coming soon)
  • plumb line (coming soon)
  • plywood (coming soon)
  • preservative (coming soon)
  • primer (coming soon)
  • roller (coming soon)
  • sandpaper (coming soon)
  • scissors (coming soon)
  • scraper (coming soon)
  • sealant (coming soon)
  • softwood (coming soon)
  • solvent (coming soon)
  • sponge (coming soon)
  • stainless steel (coming soon)
  • stencil (coming soon)
  • stepladder (coming soon)
  • top coat (coming soon)
  • turpentine (coming soon)
  • undercoat (coming soon)
  • varnish (coming soon)
  • wallpaper (coming soon)
  • wallpaper brush (coming soon)
  • wallpaper brush (coming soon)
  • white spirit (coming soon)
  • wire (coming soon)
  • wood (coming soon)
  • woodstain (coming soon)

Dining room

  • back  (coming soon)
  • breakfast  (coming soon)
  • chair (coming soon)
  • chopsticks (coming soon)
  • crockery (coming soon)
  • dinner (coming soon)
  • hungry (coming soon)
  • lunch (coming soon)
  • meal (coming soon)
  • place matt (coming soon)
  • rice bowl (coming soon)
  • salt (coming soon)
  • seat (coming soon)
  • table (coming soon)
  • tablecloth (coming soon)
  • (Japanese) tea cup  (coming soon)

Garden

  • alpine (coming soon)
  • annual (coming soon)
  • arch (coming soon)
  • bamboo (coming soon)
  • biennial (coming soon)
  • blade (coming soon)
  • bone meal (coming soon)
  • bulb (coming soon)
  • cactus (coming soon)
  • canes (coming soon)
  • chalk (coming soon)
  • clay (coming soon)
  • climber (coming soon)
  • compost (coming soon)
  • compost heap (coming soon)
  • conifer (coming soon)
  • cottage garden (coming soon)
  • courtyard (coming soon)
  • creeper (coming soon)
  • deciduous (coming soon)
  • decking (coming soon)
  • evergreen (coming soon)
  • fence (coming soon)
  • fern (coming soon)
  • flowerbed (coming soon)
  • flowering shrub (coming soon)
  • fork (coming soon)
  • formal garden (coming soon)
  • fountain (coming soon)
  • garden features (coming soon)
  • garden plants (coming soon)
  • garden style (coming soon)
  • garden tools (coming soon)
  • gardening gloves (coming soon)
  • gate (coming soon)
  • grass (coming soon)
  • grass bag (coming soon)
  • gravel (coming soon)
  • greenhouse (coming soon)
  • ground cover (coming soon)
  • hand fork (coming soon)
  • hand saw (coming soon)
  • hanging basket (coming soon)
  • hedge (coming soon)
  • herb (coming soon)
  • herbaceus border (coming soon)
  • herb garden (coming soon)
  • hoe (coming soon)
  • labels (coming soon)
  • lawn (coming soon)
  • lawnmower (coming soon)
  • lawn rake (coming soon)
  • long-handled shears (coming soon)
  • motor (coming soon)
  • ornamental (coming soon)
  • palm (coming soon)
  • path (coming soon)
  • patio garden (coming soon)
  • paving (coming soon)
  • pergola (coming soon)
  • perennial (coming soon)
  • pesticide (coming soon)
  • plant pot (coming soon)
  • pond (coming soon)
  • potted plant (coming soon)
  • rake (coming soon)
  • ring ties (coming soon)
  • rock garden (coming soon)
  • roof garden (coming soon)
  • rubber boots (coming soon)
  • rush (coming soon)
  • sand (coming soon)
  • secateurs (coming soon)
  • seed (coming soon)
  • seed tray (coming soon)
  • shade plant (coming soon)
  • shears (coming soon)
  • shed (coming soon)
  • shield (coming soon)
  • sieve (coming soon)
  • silt (coming soon)
  • spade (coming soon)
  • stand (coming soon)
  • succulent (coming soon)
  • topiary (coming soon)
  • topsoil (coming soon)
  • tree (coming soon)
  • trellis (coming soon)
  • trimmer (coming soon)
  • trowel (coming soon)
  • trug (coming soon)
  • twine (coming soon)
  • twist ties (coming soon)
  • vegetable garden (coming soon)
  • water garden (coming soon)
  • water plant (coming soon)
  • weeds (coming soon)
  • wheelbarrow (coming soon)

House

  • attic (coming soon)
  • banister (coming soon)
  • basement (coming soon)
  • bolt (coming soon)
  • bungalow (coming soon)
  • burglar alarm (coming soon)
  • ceiling (coming soon)
  • chimney (coming soon)
  • courtyard (coming soon)
  • detached (coming soon)
  • door in Japanese
  • doorbell (coming soon)
  • door chain (coming soon)
  • door knocker (coming soon)
  • door mat (coming soon)
  • dormer window (coming soon)
  • eaves (coming soon)
  • extension (coming soon)
  • flat (coming soon)
  • floor (coming soon)
  • front door (coming soon)
  • garage (coming soon)
  • gutter (coming soon)
  • house in Japanese
  • hand rail (coming soon)
  • hallway (coming soon)
  • intercom (coming soon)
  • key (coming soon)
  • landing (coming soon)
  • landlord (coming soon)
  • letterbox (coming soon)
  • lift (coming soon)
  • path (coming soon)
  • porch (coming soon)
  • porch light (coming soon)
  • rent (coming soon)
  • roof (coming soon)
  • room in Japanese
  • semidetached (coming soon)
  • shutter (coming soon)
  • staircase (coming soon)
  • terraced (coming soon)
  • tile (coming soon)
  • townhouse (coming soon)
  • wall in Japanese
  • window in Japanese

 

Kitchen

  • apple corer (coming soon)
  • apron (coming soon)
  • blade (coming soon)
  • baking tray (coming soon)
  • blender (coming soon)
  • bottle opener (coming soon)
  • bowl (coming soon)
  • burner (coming soon)
  • cabinet (coming soon)
  • cafetiere (coming soon)
  • cake tin (coming soon)
  • can opener (coming soon)
  • carving fork (coming soon)
  • casserole dish (coming soon)
  • ceramic hob (coming soon)
  • chopping board (coming soon)
  • cleaver (coming soon)
  • coffee cup (coming soon)
  • colander (coming soon)
  • cooling rack (coming soon)
  • crisper (coming soon)
  • dinner plate (coming soon)
  • dishwasher (coming soon)
  • drawer (coming soon)
  • draining board (coming soon)
  • earthenware dish (coming soon)
  • egg cup (coming soon)
  • extractor (coming soon)
  • fish slice (coming soon)
  • flan tin (coming soon)
  • food processor (coming soon)
  • fork (coming soon)
  • freezer (coming soon)
  • fridge freezer (coming soon)
  • frying pan (coming soon)
  • garlic press (coming soon)
  • glassware (coming soon)
  • grater (coming soon)
  • gratin dish (coming soon)
  • grill pan (coming soon)
  • hob (coming soon)
  • ice maker (coming soon)
  • jug (coming soon)
  • kettle (coming soon)
  • kitchen knife (coming soon)
  • knife (coming soon)
  • knife sharpener (coming soon)
  • ladle (coming soon)
  • masher (coming soon)
  • measuring jug (coming soon)
  • meat tenderizer (coming soon)
  • microwave oven (coming soon)
  • mixing bowl (coming soon)
  • mortar (coming soon)
  • muffin tray (coming soon)
  • mug (coming soon)
  • napkin (coming soon)
  • napkin ring (coming soon)
  • oven (coming soon)
  • oven glove (coming soon)
  • pastry brush (coming soon)
  • peeler (coming soon)
  • pie tin (coming soon)
  • piping bag (coming soon)
  • place setting (coming soon)
  • plate (coming soon)
  • ramekin (coming soon)
  • refrigerator (coming soon)
  • rolling pin (coming soon)
  • rubbish bin (coming soon)
  • saucepan (coming soon)
  • scales (coming soon)
  • scoop (coming soon)
  • serving spoon (coming soon)
  • side plate (coming soon)
  • sieve (coming soon)
  • sink (coming soon)
  • shelf (coming soon)
  • shelves (coming soon)
  • skewer (coming soon)
  • slotted spoon (coming soon)
  • souffle dish (coming soon)
  • soup bowl (coming soon)
  • soup spoon (coming soon)
  • spatula (coming soon)
  • splashback (coming soon)
  • spoon (coming soon)
  • tap (coming soon)
  • tea cup (coming soon)
  • tea pot (coming soon)
  • tea spoon (coming soon)
  • toaster (coming soon)
  • tumbler (coming soon)
  • whisk (coming soon)
  • wine glass (coming soon)
  • wok (coming soon)
  • wooden spoon (coming soon)
  • worktop (coming soon)

 

Living room

  • armchair (coming soon)
  • bookshelf (coming soon)
  • cabinet
  • candle (coming soon)
  • clock (coming soon)
  • coffee table (coming soon)
  • curtain (coming soon)
  • cushion (coming soon)
  • fireplace (coming soon)
  • lamp (coming soon)
  • mantelpiece (coming soon)
  • mirror (coming soon)
  • net curtain (coming soon)
  • frame  (coming soon)
  • painting (coming soon)
  • roller blind (coming soon)
  • rug (coming soon)
  • screen (coming soon)
  • study (coming soon)
  • sofabed (coming soon)
  • vase (coming soon)
  • venetian blind (coming soon)
  • wall light (coming soon)

 

Nursery

  • baby bath (coming soon)
  • baby care (coming soon)
  • baby monitor (coming soon)
  • baby sling (coming soon)
  • ball (coming soon)
  • bars (coming soon)
  • bedding (coming soon)
  • bottle (coming soon)
  • blanket (coming soon)
  • bumper (coming soon)
  • carrycot (coming soon)
  • changing bag (coming soon)
  • changing mat (coming soon)
  • child lock (coming soon)
  • cot (coming soon)
  • doll (coming soon)
  • doll’s house (coming soon)
  • drinking cup (coming soon)
  • high chair (coming soon)
  • hood (coming soon)
  • mobile (coming soon)
  • moses basket (coming soon)
  • nappy (coming soon)
  • nappy rash cream (coming soon)
  • play house (coming soon)
  • playpen (coming soon)
  • potty (coming soon)
  • pram (coming soon)
  • pushchair (coming soon)
  • rattle (coming soon)
  • soft toy (coming soon)
  • stair gate (coming soon)
  • teat (coming soon)
  • teddy bear (coming soon)
  • toy (coming soon)
  • toy basket (coming soon)
  • wet wipe (coming soon)

 

Tools

  • adjustable spanner (coming soon)
  • battery pack (coming soon)
  • bit brace (coming soon)
  • blade (coming soon)
  • bull-nose pliers (coming soon)
  • carpentry bits (coming soon)
  • chisel (coming soon)
  • chuck (coming soon)
  • circular saw (coming soon)
  • clamp (coming soon)
  • drill bits (coming soon)
  • electric drill (coming soon)
  • extension lead (coming soon)
  • file (coming soon)
  • flat wood bit (coming soon)
  • fretsaw (coming soon)
  • glue gun (coming soon)
  • hacksaw (coming soon)
  • hammer (coming soon)
  • hand drill (coming soon)
  • handsaw (coming soon)
  • head (coming soon)
  • insulating tape (coming soon)
  • jigsaw (coming soon)
  • key (coming soon)
  • knife (coming soon)
  • masonry bit (coming soon)
  • metal bit (coming soon)
  • mitre block (coming soon)
  • nail (coming soon)
  • needle-nose pliers (coming soon)
  • nut (coming soon)
  • phillips screwdriver (coming soon)
  • pipe cutter (coming soon)
  • plane (coming soon)
  • plunger (coming soon)
  • reamer (coming soon)
  • rechargeable drill (coming soon)
  • router (coming soon)
  • safety googles (coming soon)
  • sander (coming soon)
  • sandpaper (coming soon)
  • scalpel (coming soon)
  • screw (coming soon)
  • screwdriver (coming soon)
  • screwdriver bits (coming soon)
  • security bit (coming soon)
  • sharpening stone (coming soon)
  • socket (coming soon)
  • socket wrench (coming soon)
  • solder (coming soon)
  • soldering iron (coming soon)
  • spanner (coming soon)
  • spirit level (coming soon)
  • tape measure (coming soon)
  • tenon saw (coming soon)
  • tool rack (coming soon)
  • vice (coming soon)
  • washer (coming soon)
  • wire cutters (coming soon)
  • wire stripes (coming soon)
  • wire wool (coming soon)
  • wood glue (coming soon)
  • wood shavings (coming soon)
  • workbench (coming soon)
  • wrench (coming soon)

 

Utility room

  • brush (coming soon)
  • bucket (coming soon)
  • clean clothes (coming soon)
  • clothes line (coming soon)
  • clothes peg (coming soon)
  • detergent (coming soon)
  • dirty washing (coming soon)
  • duster (coming soon)
  • dustpan (coming soon)
  • iron (coming soon)
  • ironing board (coming soon)
  • laundry basket (coming soon)
  • linen basket (coming soon)
  • liquid (coming soon)
  • mop (coming soon)
  • polish (coming soon)
  • powder (coming soon)
  • spin dryer (coming soon)
  • suction hose (coming soon)
  • tumble dryer (coming soon)
  • vacuum cleaner (coming soon)
  • washer-dryer (coming soon)
  • washing machine (coming soon)
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